MITTEN TREE DAY

On December 6th, Mitten Tree Day celebrates the gift of warmth. It’s a day to collect mittens, hang them on a Christmas tree, and then hand them out to those in need.

Those who live in cold climates understand the necessity of mittens. This winter clothing item is essential for keeping the hands warm while outdoors. Unfortunately, however, there are many children around the world who are without adequate winter clothing, which includes mittens

How to Celebrate Mitten Tree Day

• Set up a Christmas tree and have people bring in mittens to donate. This is popular in both schools and work environments.
• Take a poster board and cut out the shape of a Christmas tree. Have the children color and decorate it. Hang it on a wall. Then, have each child cut out mittens from construction paper. Have them color and decorate the mittens Make sure they put their name on them, before hanging them on the tree.
• Read the story “The Three Little Kitten Who Lost Their Mittens” to nursery and pre-K children.
• Buy your children a new pair of mittens.